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Leeds United vs Manchester United Lineups, Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Emmanuel Mendez | Last updated Jan 4, 2026 4:39 AM ET

One of the biggest rivalries in English football will be played in the first weekend of 2026 as Leeds United will host Manchester United at Elland Road.

Both teams haven't faced each other in the Premier League since early 2023. Both teams are on opposite sides of the Premier League table, with Manchester United in 6th position and Leeds sitting in 16th place.

Leeds United's record after 19 Premier League matches is five wins, six draws, and eight losses. They are on 21 points and in their previous match, Leeds drew 0-0 with Liverpool at Anfield.

Leeds United is unbeaten in its last six Premier League matches, which include two wins and four draws.

Manchester United is on 30 points with a record of eight wins, six draws, and five losses. In their previous match, Manchester United drew 1-1 with Wolves at Old Trafford.

Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee scores their side's first goal during the Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture date: Tuesday December 30, 2025. (Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Images via Getty Images)

In their last five Premier League games, Manchester United won two, drew two, and lost one.

Where to Watch Leeds United vs Manchester United

Leeds United vs Manchester United will kick off at 7:30 a.m. ET/ 4:30 a.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 12:30 p.m. local time in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.

The match will be available to watch on select TV channels and streaming services in the United States and the UK.

USA Network (USA)
NBC Sports App (USA)
TNT Sports 1 (UK)
TNT Sports Ultimate (UK)
Discovery+ (UK)

Expected Lineups for Leeds United and Manchester United

Leeds United

Goalkeeper: Lucas Perri
Defenders: Pascal Struijk, Jaka Bijol, Sebastiaan Bornauw
Midfielders: Gabriel Gudmundsson, Anton Stach, Ilia Gruev, Ao Tanaka, Jayden Bogle
Forwards: Noah Okafor, Dominic Calvert-Lewin

Manchester United